CHICAGO (March 20, 2019) - Ballots have been finalized for the National Soccer Hall of Fame Class of 2019 elections. Voting has begun and runs through Monday, April 1 for the Player, Veteran Player and Builder categories. The results of the voting will be announced at a later date.

To be eligible for selection in the Player category, an individual must have been retired for at least three (3) full calendar years, but for no more than ten (10) full calendar years AND meet one (1) of the following criteria:

A player must have played at least twenty (20) full international games for the United States. This 20-game requirement is reduced to ten (10) games if the games were prior to 1990.

A player must have played at least five (5) seasons in an American first-division professional league and been a postseason league all-star at least once.

Played at least five (5) seasons in the Major Indoor Soccer League between the end of the NASL in 1984 and the end of the MISL in 1992 and been selected as a first-team postseason all-star in at least one of those seasons.

The voting committee includes all past and present Men's and Women's full National Team coaches, all active MLS and NWSL head coaches with a minimum of four years of experience as a head coach at the highest professional level in the United States, MLS and NWSL management representatives, the MLS Commissioner and NWSL President, U.S. Soccer CEO/Secretary General, U.S. Soccer President, designated media members and all Hall of Famers.

Each voter can select up to ten (10) candidates per ballot. Any player appearing on at least 66.7 percent of ballots will earn election, while any player who does not appear on at least five percent of ballots will be removed from voting contention until they qualify for the Veteran ballot.

Of the individuals on the Player ballot, 2002 FIFA World Cup defender Tony Sanneh, 2006 FIFA World Cup defender Ben Olsen and 2007 Concacaf Gold Cup champion Taylor Twellman are in their final year of eligibility.

In addition to voting for Player candidates, voting will also open for the Veteran and Builder candidates. fourteen (14) veteran players are up for selection on the Veteran ballot, which has been narrowed down by a screening committee, and will be voted on by current Hall of Famers.

Voters can select up to ten (10) Veteran candidates, and the top vote-getter will be elected as long as he or she appears on a minimum of 50 percent of the ballots. If no individual appears on 50 percent of the ballots, then no Veteran will be elected to the 2019 Class. More than one (1) candidate may be elected in the event of a tie.

Through his/her play on the United States National Team (senior teams).

Player must have played at least TWENTY (20) full international games for the United States.

This TWENTY (20) game requirement is reduced to TEN (10) games if those games were prior to 1990 and to FIVE (5) games if games were prior to 1960.

Through his/her play in Major League Soccer, Women’s United Soccer Association, original North American Soccer League prior to 1968, in one of various regional leagues that include the American Soccer League, North American Soccer Football League, German-American Soccer League of New York, National Soccer League of Chicago, St. Louis Soccer League, Keystone League of Western Pennsylvania, Greater Los Angeles Soccer League, San Francisco Soccer League and National Association Football League.

He/she must have played at least FIVE (5) seasons in above mentioned leagues

Been a post season league All Star at least ONE (1) time.

Through play in the Major Indoor Soccer League (1984 - 1992). There was no first division outdoor league in the United States.

The 2018 Builder ballot includes eight (8) individuals selected by a screening committee and those who can vote U.S. Soccer Director of Officials; MLS and NWSL management representatives; MLS Commissioner; NWSL Executive Director; U.S. Soccer Secretary General; U.S. Soccer President; all Hall of Famers.

Candidates must be at least 50 years old or deceased

Eligibility for 2018 election - living candidates born no later than Dec. 31, 1968

Must have made a positive impact on American soccer at the national federation or first-division level lasting at least TEN (10) years.

An exception to this TEN (10) year rule applies to International Referees. Per FIFA requirements International Referees are retried at age 45; therefore, International Referee criteria for a positive impact is SEVEN (7) years. Please note International Referees with less than the required SEVEN (7) years, can still be eligible IF they have completed TEN (10) or more years as a United States first-division referee.

Candidate cannot be a current elected official and/or current full-time employee of the United States Soccer Federation or the National Soccer Hall of Fame.

Any person who has been officially suspended by FIFA, CONCACAF, U.S. Soccer, the IOC or the USOC are ineligible to appear on this list.

The election process is being administered by U.S. Soccer Federation staff under election and eligibility guidelines established by the Hall of Fame Board of Directors.

Established in 1950, the National Soccer Hall of Fame is dedicated to the sport of soccer in America by celebrating its history, preserving its legacy, inspiring its youth and honoring its heroes for generations to come.

CHICAGO (March 20, 2019) – The U.S. Men’s National Team continues its march towards the 2019 Concacaf Gold Cup when it takes on Ecuador on Thursday, March 21 at Orlando City Stadium in Orlando, Fla
Coverage of USA-Ecuador begins at 8 p.m. ET ESPN2, UniMás and UDN. Fans can also follow along via U.S. Soccer’s official Facebook, Twitter (@USMNT) and Instagram (@USMNT)
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A lot has happened for U.S. Men’s National Team midfielder Tyler Adams since we saw him in November. The 20-year-old midfielder has moved to RB Leipzig, where he’s become an integral part of the midfield for a German Bundesliga club pushing for a UEFA Champions League place. While his focus has been on making his way with a new club and in a new culture, he’s also kept a kee
Read more

With nearly 700 official matches in the books against 97 different opponents since the U.S. Men’s National Team first started playing in 1916, the MNT has accumulated a rich history of dramatic results, intriguing story lines and interesting anecdotes.
Ahead of Thursday’s match against Ecuador, here are three tidbits of the MNT’s history against La Tricolor:
A Team to Debut Ag
Read more

CHICAGO (March 17, 2019) – U.S. Men’s National Team goalkeeper Zack Steffen has been forced to withdraw from the squad’s upcoming friendlies against Ecuador and Chile due to injury.
Following Saturday’s 1-0 shutout win for Columbus Crew SC against FC Dallas, the MNT ‘keeper was diagnosed with a minor right knee injury.
FC Dallas goalkeeper Jesse Gonzale
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The U.S. Men’s National Team continues its preparations for the 2019 Concacaf Gold Cup when it takes on Ecuador on Thursday, March 21 at Orlando City Stadium in Orlando, Fla. (8 p.m. ET; ESPN2, UniMas, UDN).
Here are five things to know about La Tricolor:
Footballing History
While not a traditional power of South America, Ecuador has raised its game since the turn of the century. Previou
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Upon naming his 24-player roster for the U.S. Men’s National Team’s March friendlies against Ecuador and Chile, head coach Gregg Berhalter sat down with ussoccer.com to discuss his decisions in the team’s last camp before the 2019 Concacaf Gold Cup.
ussoccer.com: What were the considerations in putting together the March roster?
Gregg Berhalter: “We wanted to con
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CHICAGO (March 12, 2019) – U.S. Men's National Team head coach Gregg Berhalter will continue the evaluation process of the MNT pool in his second camp in charge as 24 players have been called to gather beginning March 17 in Orlando. The team building process takes its next steps with challenges against Ecuador on March 21 at Orlando City Stadium, then five days later against defending Sout
Read more

The countdown to the 2019 Concacaf Gold Cup is well underway, and things are shaping up nicely for the 15th confederation championship this summer.
Here are Five Things to Know about the tournament:
Why It’s Important
Not only is the 2019 Concacaf Gold Cup the MNT’s initial competition of the 2022 FIFA World Cup cycle, it will also be the team’s first under new MNT head coach
Read more

Things continue to move quickly for U.S. Men’s National Team forward Josh Sargent.
In the past 12 months he has scored in both his international and professional debuts, and just days after making his first start for Werder Bremen the 19-year-old signed a contract extension for the German Bundesliga outfit on Tuesday.
“It’s been a dream start so far,” Sargent told Werde
Read more

Take the classic American dream. Now add soccer.
That was Fernando Clavijo. An immigrant to this land, he rode that dream – soared on it, really – to grand places. He rode to the very tip-top for almost every professional soccer dreamer, into a World Cup. Later he rode that dream to a career in management and administration as well as the National Soccer Hall of Fame.
That life, richRead more

CHICAGO (Feb. 9, 2019) – Fernando Clavijo, a veteran of the USA’s 1994 FIFA World Cup squad passed away on Friday, Feb. 8 at his home in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. after a five-year battle with multiple myeloma. He was 63.
Clavijo dedicated his life to the game in a career which spanned more than 45 years as a player, coach and technical director. He was inducted into the National Soccer Read more

A Hollywood writer would have a hard time penning a better script than the ending of the U.S. Men’s National Team’s 2-0 victory against Costa Rica at Avaya Stadium in San Jose, Calif., on Saturday.
Nearly two years after suffering a devastating Lisfanc injury on the same Avaya Stadium field, Lletget rose at the back post to head home a Jonathan Lewis cross to give the USA a 1-0 leadRead more

SAN JOSE, Calif. (Feb. 2, 2019) — The U.S. Men’s National Team used late goals from Sebastian Lletget and Paul Arriola to earn a 2-0 win against Costa Rica before 13,656 fans at Avaya Stadium. With the victory, Gregg Berhalter becomes just the third MNT head coach to win the first two matches of his tenure.
Playing at Avaya Stadium for the first time since suffering a devastating LisfRead more

CHICAGO (March 20, 2019) – The U.S. Men’s National Team continues its march towards the 2019 Concacaf Gold Cup when it takes on Ecuador on Thursday, March 21 at Orlando City Stadium in Orlando, Fla
Coverage of USA-Ecuador begins at 8 p.m. ET ESPN2, UniMás and UDN. Fans can also follow along via U.S. Soccer’s official Facebook, Twitter (@USMNT) and Instagram (@USMNT)
Read more

A lot has happened for U.S. Men’s National Team midfielder Tyler Adams since we saw him in November. The 20-year-old midfielder has moved to RB Leipzig, where he’s become an integral part of the midfield for a German Bundesliga club pushing for a UEFA Champions League place. While his focus has been on making his way with a new club and in a new culture, he’s also kept a kee
Read more

With nearly 700 official matches in the books against 97 different opponents since the U.S. Men’s National Team first started playing in 1916, the MNT has accumulated a rich history of dramatic results, intriguing story lines and interesting anecdotes.
Ahead of Thursday’s match against Ecuador, here are three tidbits of the MNT’s history against La Tricolor:
A Team to Debut Ag
Read more

The U.S. Men’s National Team continues its preparations for the 2019 Concacaf Gold Cup when it takes on Ecuador on Thursday, March 21 at Orlando City Stadium in Orlando, Fla. (8 p.m. ET; ESPN2, UniMas, UDN).
Here are five things to know about La Tricolor:
Footballing History
While not a traditional power of South America, Ecuador has raised its game since the turn of the century. Previou
Read more

Upon naming his 24-player roster for the U.S. Men’s National Team’s March friendlies against Ecuador and Chile, head coach Gregg Berhalter sat down with ussoccer.com to discuss his decisions in the team’s last camp before the 2019 Concacaf Gold Cup.
ussoccer.com: What were the considerations in putting together the March roster?
Gregg Berhalter: “We wanted to con
Read more

The countdown to the 2019 Concacaf Gold Cup is well underway, and things are shaping up nicely for the 15th confederation championship this summer.
Here are Five Things to Know about the tournament:
Why It’s Important
Not only is the 2019 Concacaf Gold Cup the MNT’s initial competition of the 2022 FIFA World Cup cycle, it will also be the team’s first under new MNT head coach
Read more

Things continue to move quickly for U.S. Men’s National Team forward Josh Sargent.
In the past 12 months he has scored in both his international and professional debuts, and just days after making his first start for Werder Bremen the 19-year-old signed a contract extension for the German Bundesliga outfit on Tuesday.
“It’s been a dream start so far,” Sargent told Werde
Read more

Take the classic American dream. Now add soccer.
That was Fernando Clavijo. An immigrant to this land, he rode that dream – soared on it, really – to grand places. He rode to the very tip-top for almost every professional soccer dreamer, into a World Cup. Later he rode that dream to a career in management and administration as well as the National Soccer Hall of Fame.
That life, richRead more

A Hollywood writer would have a hard time penning a better script than the ending of the U.S. Men’s National Team’s 2-0 victory against Costa Rica at Avaya Stadium in San Jose, Calif., on Saturday.
Nearly two years after suffering a devastating Lisfanc injury on the same Avaya Stadium field, Lletget rose at the back post to head home a Jonathan Lewis cross to give the USA a 1-0 leadRead more

After opening a new era under head coach Gregg Berhalter with a comprehensive 3-0 win against Panama, the MNT ends its month-long January Camp when it takes on Costa Rica on Saturday, Feb. 2 at Avaya Stadium in San Jose, Calif. (3:30 p.m. ET; FOX, UniMas and UDN).
The Costa Ricans have been to the World Cup five times since 1990, and thanks to some intriguing matches have developed into a bigRead more

The U.S. Men’s National Team’s new era under head coach Gregg Berhalter began in earnest on Sunday night with a 3-0 victory against Panama in Glendale, Ariz. Just as he guided the MNT for the first time, seven players also made their senior team debuts in the match, contributing mightily in the process.
Berhalter’s first starting XI was historic in itself. Five first-timers &ndRead more

Shortly before Christmas, Daniel Lovitz received a call from new U.S. Men’s National Team head coach Gregg Berhalter, informing him he would be part of the team’s January Camp roster. Twenty-seven years old and with five seasons in Major League Soccer, it was the left back’s first National Team summons at any level, and so perhaps understandably he had trouble putting it into w
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The U.S. Men’s National Team begins a new era under head coach Gregg Berhalter when it takes on Concacaf foe Panama on Sunday, Jan. 27 at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Ariz. (8 p.m. ET; ESPN2, UniMás, UDN).
Here are five things you should know about the MNT’s first opponent of 2019:
Footballing History
Few Concacaf nations have experienced the type of rise that Pa
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As the 2019 U.S. Men’s National Team January Camp progresses, the group welcomed two familiar faces to Chula Vista during the weekend. Veteran forwards Jozy Altidore and Jordan Morris were invited to visit the Elite Athlete Training Center to get their first taste of this new era of the National Team.
“I was invited by Gregg Berhalter to come observe the group and kind of be a fly Read more

When U.S. Men’s National Team head coach Gregg Berhalter unveiled his January Camp roster last month, he outlined the three pillars that would form the foundation of this first camp: building a team culture, instilling a style of play and competing in everything.
That last piece has manifested itself in daily training competitions during the month-long camp in Chula Vista, Calif. At the begiRead more

Today marks a momentous day in the history of the U.S. Soccer Federation on the road to fulfilling its mission of making soccer the preeminent sport in the United States.
The announcement at the Detroit Auto Show that Volkswagen and U.S. Soccer have agreed to a unique multi-year presenting partnership – the iconic Volkswagen logo will be seen on the front of every training jersey worn by alRead more

The January Camp has been a U.S. Men’s National Team staple for more than 20 years. The list of future MNT contributors – almost all coming from MLS -- that have utilized the month-long gathering to jumpstart their international careers is a long one, with nearly every edition producing at least one player that has carved out a significant place in the squad.
Some examples from thatRead more

On Monday, the U.S. Men’s National Team opened its annual January Camp at the Chula Vista Elite Athlete Training Center in Chula Vista, Calif. The move about two-and-half hours south of the MNT’s regular January Camp gathering spot in Carson, Calif., was one of the initial changes made by new head coach Gregg Berhalter as he uses his first camp to work on some very clear goals.
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The U.S. Men’s National Team kicks off 2019 this week with its annual January Camp.
Here are five things you should know about the gathering:
New Coach, New Era
The 2019 January Camp marks the first under new MNT head coach Gregg Berhalter. A former center back who amassed 44 caps and was part of two U.S. World Cup rosters, Berhalter was named the team’s new head coach last month aftRead more

CHICAGO (March 20, 2019) - Ballots have been finalized for the National Soccer Hall of Fame Class of 2019 elections. Voting has begun and runs through Monday, April 1 for the Player, Veteran Player and Builder categories. The results of the voting will be announced at a later date.

To be eligible for selection in the Player category, an individual must have been retired for at least three (3) full calendar years, but for no more than ten (10) full calendar years AND meet one (1) of the following criteria:

A player must have played at least twenty (20) full international games for the United States. This 20-game requirement is reduced to ten (10) games if the games were prior to 1990.

A player must have played at least five (5) seasons in an American first-division professional league and been a postseason league all-star at least once.

Played at least five (5) seasons in the Major Indoor Soccer League between the end of the NASL in 1984 and the end of the MISL in 1992 and been selected as a first-team postseason all-star in at least one of those seasons.

The voting committee includes all past and present Men's and Women's full National Team coaches, all active MLS and NWSL head coaches with a minimum of four years of experience as a head coach at the highest professional level in the United States, MLS and NWSL management representatives, the MLS Commissioner and NWSL President, U.S. Soccer CEO/Secretary General, U.S. Soccer President, designated media members and all Hall of Famers.

Each voter can select up to ten (10) candidates per ballot. Any player appearing on at least 66.7 percent of ballots will earn election, while any player who does not appear on at least five percent of ballots will be removed from voting contention until they qualify for the Veteran ballot.

Of the individuals on the Player ballot, 2002 FIFA World Cup defender Tony Sanneh, 2006 FIFA World Cup defender Ben Olsen and 2007 Concacaf Gold Cup champion Taylor Twellman are in their final year of eligibility.

In addition to voting for Player candidates, voting will also open for the Veteran and Builder candidates. fourteen (14) veteran players are up for selection on the Veteran ballot, which has been narrowed down by a screening committee, and will be voted on by current Hall of Famers.

Voters can select up to ten (10) Veteran candidates, and the top vote-getter will be elected as long as he or she appears on a minimum of 50 percent of the ballots. If no individual appears on 50 percent of the ballots, then no Veteran will be elected to the 2019 Class. More than one (1) candidate may be elected in the event of a tie.

Through his/her play on the United States National Team (senior teams).

Player must have played at least TWENTY (20) full international games for the United States.

This TWENTY (20) game requirement is reduced to TEN (10) games if those games were prior to 1990 and to FIVE (5) games if games were prior to 1960.

Through his/her play in Major League Soccer, Women’s United Soccer Association, original North American Soccer League prior to 1968, in one of various regional leagues that include the American Soccer League, North American Soccer Football League, German-American Soccer League of New York, National Soccer League of Chicago, St. Louis Soccer League, Keystone League of Western Pennsylvania, Greater Los Angeles Soccer League, San Francisco Soccer League and National Association Football League.

He/she must have played at least FIVE (5) seasons in above mentioned leagues

Been a post season league All Star at least ONE (1) time.

Through play in the Major Indoor Soccer League (1984 - 1992). There was no first division outdoor league in the United States.

The 2018 Builder ballot includes eight (8) individuals selected by a screening committee and those who can vote U.S. Soccer Director of Officials; MLS and NWSL management representatives; MLS Commissioner; NWSL Executive Director; U.S. Soccer Secretary General; U.S. Soccer President; all Hall of Famers.

Candidates must be at least 50 years old or deceased

Eligibility for 2018 election - living candidates born no later than Dec. 31, 1968

Must have made a positive impact on American soccer at the national federation or first-division level lasting at least TEN (10) years.

An exception to this TEN (10) year rule applies to International Referees. Per FIFA requirements International Referees are retried at age 45; therefore, International Referee criteria for a positive impact is SEVEN (7) years. Please note International Referees with less than the required SEVEN (7) years, can still be eligible IF they have completed TEN (10) or more years as a United States first-division referee.

Candidate cannot be a current elected official and/or current full-time employee of the United States Soccer Federation or the National Soccer Hall of Fame.

Any person who has been officially suspended by FIFA, CONCACAF, U.S. Soccer, the IOC or the USOC are ineligible to appear on this list.

The election process is being administered by U.S. Soccer Federation staff under election and eligibility guidelines established by the Hall of Fame Board of Directors.

Established in 1950, the National Soccer Hall of Fame is dedicated to the sport of soccer in America by celebrating its history, preserving its legacy, inspiring its youth and honoring its heroes for generations to come.

CHICAGO (March 17, 2019) – U.S. Men’s National Team goalkeeper Zack Steffen has been forced to withdraw from the squad’s upcoming friendlies against Ecuador and Chile due to injury.
Following Saturday’s 1-0 shutout win for Columbus Crew SC against FC Dallas, the MNT ‘keeper was diagnosed with a minor right knee injury.
FC Dallas goalkeeper Jesse Gonzale
Read more

CHICAGO (March 12, 2019) – U.S. Men's National Team head coach Gregg Berhalter will continue the evaluation process of the MNT pool in his second camp in charge as 24 players have been called to gather beginning March 17 in Orlando. The team building process takes its next steps with challenges against Ecuador on March 21 at Orlando City Stadium, then five days later against defending Sout
Read more

CHICAGO (Feb. 9, 2019) – Fernando Clavijo, a veteran of the USA’s 1994 FIFA World Cup squad passed away on Friday, Feb. 8 at his home in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. after a five-year battle with multiple myeloma. He was 63.
Clavijo dedicated his life to the game in a career which spanned more than 45 years as a player, coach and technical director. He was inducted into the National Soccer Read more

SAN JOSE, Calif. (Feb. 2, 2019) — The U.S. Men’s National Team used late goals from Sebastian Lletget and Paul Arriola to earn a 2-0 win against Costa Rica before 13,656 fans at Avaya Stadium. With the victory, Gregg Berhalter becomes just the third MNT head coach to win the first two matches of his tenure.
Playing at Avaya Stadium for the first time since suffering a devastating LisfRead more

CHICAGO (Feb. 2, 2019) – U.S. Soccer has selected the city of Orlando to host USA-Ecuador on March 21 (8 p.m. ET), with both teams preparing for their respective confederation championship tournaments this summer. ESPN2, UniMás and UDN will broadcast live from Orlando City Stadium (pregame coverage starts at 7:30 p.m. ET on UniMás and UDN). Fans can also follow along via U.S. SRead more

CHICAGO (Jan. 31, 2019) – Following a comprehensive 3-0 win against Panama, the U.S. Men’s National Team looks to put an exclamation point on its first camp under head coach Gregg Berhalter when it takes on Costa Rica on Saturday, Feb. 2 at Avaya Stadium in San Jose, Calif.
Coverage of USA-Costa Rica begins at 3:30 p.m. ET on FOX, UniMás and UDN. Fans can also follow along viRead more

GLENDALE, Ariz. (Jan. 27, 2019) — The U.S. Men’s National Team used goals from debutants Djordje Mihailovic and Christian Ramirez, along with one from Walker Zimmerman to begin its new era under head coach Gregg Berhalter with a 3-0 win against Panama at State Farm Stadium. With the result, the USA moves to 13-1-6 all-time against Los Canaleros.
Making his own debut on the touchline,Read more

CHICAGO (Jan. 25, 2019) – The U.S. Men’s National Team kicks off 2019 when it hosts Concacaf foe Panama in a friendly on Sunday, Jan. 27 at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Ariz. The match marks the first under new head coach Gregg Berhalter, who has utilized the past three weeks of training camp to set the tone by instilling the team’s style of play, culture and competition withi
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CHICAGO (Jan. 24, 2019) – In the new era of the U.S. Men’s National Team, development continues with a stern international test against 13th-ranked Chile on March 26 at BBVA Compass Stadium in Houston (7 p.m. CT). Broadcast details will be announced at a later time.
The United States is 3-5-2 all-time against Chile in a series that dates back to the 1950 FIFA World Cup in Brazil. Winne
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CHICAGO (Jan. 22, 2019) – U.S. Men’s National Team head coach Gregg Berhalter has selected the final 23-player travel roster that will prepare to face regional foes Panama and Costa Rica in the team’s opening matches of 2019.
The MNT hosts Panama on Jan. 27 at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Ariz. (8 p.m. ET; ESPN2, UniMás, UDN). The USA then closes its annual January Cam
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CHICAGO (Jan. 17, 2019) – U.S. Men’s National Team defender Greg Garza has departed training camp after being diagnosed with a low-grade quadriceps strain. The 27-year-old left back will return to FC Cincinnati for treatment.
Garza will not be replaced on the roster, which now stands at 27 players.
The MNT opens its 2019 schedule against Panama on Sunday, Jan. 27 at State Farm StadRead more

CHICAGO (Jan. 16, 2019) – U.S. Soccer announced the newest appointments to the U.S. Men’s National Team technical staff, fulfilling the goals of finding coaches who bring a wealth and variety of experience both domestically and abroad.
Former U.S. international Josh Wolff joins as an assistant coach, B.J. Callaghan as Strategy Analyst and Assistant Coach, Steve Tashjian as Head PerfoRead more

DETROIT (Monday, Jan. 14, 2019) – U.S. Soccer and Volkswagen of America, Inc. announced a landmark, integrated partnership today making Volkswagen the presenting automotive partner to the Federation through 2022.
The agreement was facilitated by Soccer United Marketing (SUM), U.S. Soccer’s partner for the past 15 years, and was officially unveiled today at a press conference duriRead more

CHICAGO (Dec. 28, 2018) – U.S. Men’s National Team head coach Gregg Berhalter has added New York City FC midfielder Jonathan Lewis to the 2019 January Camp roster. Lewis’ addition brings the training camp squad to 28 players.
The 21-year-old midfielder is one of eight players on the roster to earn their first call-up and one of 13 who are uncapped. Lewis has previously played fRead more

Sigi Schmid, one of the most accomplished and respected coaches in U.S. Soccer history, has passed away. He was 65.
Schmid coached for more than 40 years, positively impacting hundreds of players and earning success at all levels of boys’ and men’s soccer in the United States while coaching youth club, college, professionally and internationally. He was inducted into the National SoRead more

Following the release of the January Camp roster, U.S. Men’s National Team head coach Gregg Berhalter took part in a media teleconference to discuss his selections and his work since being named head coach in the beginning of December.
On the January Camp roster and how he has spent the last few weeks:
Gregg Berhalter: “I’m excited. This camp is the start of the process of buildRead more

Do you have 24-down? One of the key pillars for the U.S. Men's National Team in 2019 January Camp is team building. Go Behind the Crest as MNT players bond over crossword puzzles, a team barbecue and FIFA while continuing to train and learn a new style of play under head coach Gregg Berhalter. Read more

Go behind the scenes as a new era begins for the U.S. Men's National Team with new head coach Gregg Berhalter at 2019 January Camp. From the first team meeting, Berhalter lays out his vision for the MNT as the group works to get to know each other, establishing a new style of play and competing for the next month. Read more

In this episode of "Developing the Future", new U.S. Men's National Team head coach Gregg Berhalter discusses the culture he wants to create with the MNT, instilling an effective style of play and progressing the player pool forward towards the Concacaf Gold Cup, World Cup Qualifying and the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. Read more

In this episode of Behind the Crest, Presented by Volpi Foods, we caught up with Jessica Malone, a U.S. Soccer Member and Fan Council representative who embraced the unique circumstance of the U.S. WNT & the U.S. MNT both playing in the United Kingdom in a span of three days to take a trip across the pond and show her support for both teams. Read more